{"title":"Tanveer Ahmed","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Tanveer Ahmed book collection, where storytelling meets personal and cultural exploration. Tanveer Ahmed is a renowned Australian author, psychiatrist, and media commentator, often recognised for his insightful narratives and engaging memoirs that delve into the intricacies of identity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Exotic Rissole\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that takes readers on a journey through Ahmed’s formative years. This heartfelt narrative combines wit and poignancy as Ahmed recounts his experiences growing up as a migrant in Australia. Through personal anecdotes, he offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of integrating diverse cultural identities. The book has been widely appreciated for its relatable and candid storytelling, shedding light on the immigrant experience with humour and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTanveer Ahmed’s works are an excellent choice for readers interested in biography and memoirs that not only entertain but also provide a deeper understanding of cultural and personal evolution. Explore this collection to discover stories that resonate with themes of family, culture, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-exotic-rissole-by-tanveer-ahmed-9781742232553","title":"The Exotic Rissole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I put some rissoles in sandwiches for you two. Dig in. Lynchy grabbed two and handed me one. We bit into them while sipping our SodaStream-manufactured soft drink. A rush came over me as I tasted the spice-free rissole bursting across my taste buds. It was worth the wait. Can life be too spicy?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuffering from an overload of turmeric and the complexities of growing up in an immigrant Bangladeshi family in Sydney's west, eleven-year-old Tanveer Ahmed thinks it probably can. And so begins an unpredictable, and very entertaining, double life - sampling the delights of Aussie cuisine, joining a cricket team that gets mistaken for a terrorist group and a stint as a Bollywood-style game show host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discovering an aversion to dead bodies as a medical student, Tanveer, quite inevitably, decides he'll become a psychiatrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Exotic Rissole\u003c\/em\u003e is an irreverent and very honest memoir. It's about the unexpected stories that emerge when cultures clash and the mix of identities that make up a life, held together loosely with breadcrumbs and egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998689644780,"sku":"9781742232553","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8227213482808.jpg?v=1763226784"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tanveer-ahmed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}